Thomas Bach and Tricia Smith to hold Montreal 1976 Media Availability

TORONTO (June 19, 2026) – Ahead of the 50th anniversary of the Montreal 1976 Olympic Games, Olympians Thomas Bach and Tricia Smith will hold a virtual media availability to celebrate their participation in and the legacy of the Games. Representing West Germany, Bach won gold in fencing in the men’s team foil event, while Smith made her Olympic debut for Canada. 

WHEN:
June 23, 2026 – 9:00 EST, 15:00 CEST (Lausanne) 

WHERE:
Media wishing to attend are invited to RSVP to communications@olympic.ca to receive a Zoom link.

WHO:

Thomas Bach, Olympic champion and International Olympic Committee Honorary President
Tricia Smith, four-time Olympian and Olympic silver medallist in rowing, Canadian Olympic Committee President

Broadcast-quality video from the media availability will be shared afterwards.

EMBARGO NOTE:
Please note that all content is embargoed until June 30 at 11:59pm EST.

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MEDIA CONTACTS:
Vanessa Lee, Director, Communications & Media Relations
Canadian Olympic Committee
C: 514-216-1417
E: vlee@olympic.ca

International Olympic Committee
Media Relations
pressoffice@olympic.org